Does my sampler need some color

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03-10-2016, 09:28 AM

#61

Crispy_Frog

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Since the quilt is all about dark and light contrasts, I would have a narrow border of the lightest color, a thin line of black and an outer border of the gray you have in all the blocks.

03-10-2016, 04:42 PM

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tuckyquilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sdeaaz

Our guild has been working on a sampler quilt.... I resized my blocks and this is basically what I ended up with... Do you think I should add some colored sashing or a colored border... haven't picked boarder fabric yet.... suggestions.... my focus fabric with the flowery gray. We had to use it in each block. thanks ladies.

I'm thinking a Yellow, like maybe one of those Hexie flowers. Red is another eye popper.

03-10-2016, 07:34 PM

#63

Karen Mc

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Very nice quilt blocks. I like it as it is, but it is your quilt. Adding a bright color may make it pop. Try some color with it and chose what you like best.

03-10-2016, 10:28 PM

#64

quilting cat

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I would not add a new color that is not already in the blocks. I do think it needs a border -- do you have enough of one of your darkest fabrics?

03-10-2016, 11:29 PM

#65

Lilrain

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Depends on the look you are wanting. Lay a few splashes on it and see what happens

03-12-2016, 05:46 AM

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Deb watkins

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I would like red or maybe a bright teal as others have suggested. Perhaps a narrow sashing between each block?

03-12-2016, 08:37 PM

#67

My time

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I think just a thin flange border in either red, teal, or yellow and then a black border.

03-13-2016, 05:19 AM

#68

quiltorelse

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I like it as is. No border necessary. I would bind it in black. I think any color will take away from the focus fabric. Great job!

03-13-2016, 07:28 AM

#69

Melanie Rudy

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If you like color, you can add any color at all with the neutral scheme you have. Maybe a thin border of 1 1/2" of any color you like (before your big border) and then that same color for the stitching.

03-18-2016, 05:33 AM

#70

1screech

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It is very pretty as it is if you are happy with it. Some of the most stunning quilts in grays and black and white have a pop of color. Teal, hot pink, lime green, red and even orange are beautiful. Audition sa few colors and the answer will come to you.